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Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 128, dozens missing
AFP - 27m ago
The death toll from Hong Kong's worst fire in decades rose to 128 on Friday, as authorities arrested eight more people …
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Zelensky removes top aide after anti-graft raids
AFP - 59m ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday removed his powerful chief of staff and top negotiator, Andriy Yermak, …
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France charges fourth suspected member of Louvre heist gang
AFP - 1h ago
France on Friday charged the fourth alleged member of a gang arrested over last month's spectacular jewel heist at the …
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Israeli forces kill 13 in southern Syria operation
AFP - 2h ago
Israeli forces killed 13 people on Friday in an operation in southern Syria, saying they targeted an Islamist group, in …
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Pope, Orthodox leader celebrate early Christian milestone in Iznik
AFP - 2h ago
Pope Leo XIV called for unity among Christians on Friday at an ecumenical prayer service on the shores of Lake Iznik to …
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Orban defies EU by promising Putin to keep buying Russian oil
AFP - 3h ago
Hungary's Viktor Orban defied the EU Friday by promising Vladimir Putin he will keep buying Russian oil, as he attended …
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Zelensky top aide searched by anti-graft investigators
AFP - 3h ago
Ukraine's anti-corruption authorities on Friday raided the home of President Volodymyr Zelensky's powerful chief of …
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Trump says to suspend 'third world' migration after troop dies
AFP - 4h ago
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would suspend migration from what he called "third world countries", a day …
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Death toll in Southeast Asia floods tops 300
AFP - 5h ago
Days of devastating flooding across Southeast Asia have killed more than 300 people in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, …
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Iran to boycott 2026 World Cup draw over US visa row
AFP - 8h ago
Iran is to boycott next week's World Cup finals draw in Washington because the United States refused to grant visas to …
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Death toll in Southeast Asia floods tops 250
AFP - 2h ago
Days of devastating flooding across Southeast Asia have killed more than 250 people across Indonesia, Thailand and …
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Over 70 shark, ray species win new wildlife trade protections
AFP - 9h ago
The world's top wildlife trade organisation increased protections on Friday for more than 70 species of sharks and rays, …
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Trump says to suspend 'third world' migration after troop killed
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Donald Trump said Thursday he would suspend migration from what the US leader called "third world countries", a day …
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Toll in floods ravaging Southeast Asia tops 150
AFP - 1h ago
The toll from days of flooding in Southeast Asia rose on Friday, with at least 111 dead in Indonesia, and a hospital in …
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Pope, Orthodox leader to celebrate early Christian milestone
AFP - 6h ago
Pope Leo XIV will join the leader of the world's Orthodox Christians Friday to celebrate 1,700 years since one of the …
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Turkey not 'hostile' to Christians, Constantinople patriarch says
AFP - 11h ago
Muslim-majority Turkey, which is hosting Pope Leo XIV on his first overseas trip as pontiff, is not "a hostile …
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President leaves Guinea-Bissau as general named leader after coup
AFP - 11h ago
Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has left the country for Senegal after being detained during a military …
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Dozens dead as floods ravage Southeast Asia
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The toll from days of flooding in Southeast Asia rose on Friday, with at least 90 dead in Indonesia, and a hospital in …
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Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 94, scores missing
AFP - 3h ago
Families of the scores still missing after Hong Kong's worst blaze in decades scoured hospitals Friday as firefighting …
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Midfield maestros return as PSG look to assert Ligue 1 dominance
AFP - 5h ago
After a stuttering start to the season, Paris Saint-Germain will be hoping to keep imperious midfield trio Vitinha, Joao …
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Pope, Orthodox leader to jointly celebrate early Church milestone
AFP - 5h ago
Pope Leo XIV joins the leader of the world's Orthodox Christians Friday to celebrate 1,700 years since one of the early …
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Two break out of French jail in 'old-fashioned' bed sheets escape
AFP - 4h ago
Two prisoners escaped from a French jail using bed sheets after sawing through the bars of their cell, a prosecutor said …
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Wounded Barca, shaky Real Madrid need La Liga morale boost
AFP - 1h ago
Spanish champions Barcelona and current league leaders Real Madrid are looking to build confidence this weekend in La …
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Liverpool search for answers, Arsenal brace for Chelsea test
AFP - 11h ago
Have Liverpool reached rock bottom or do they have further to fall as they prepare for a tricky-looking match at West …
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US to review immigrant visas as National Guard soldier dies after attack
AFP - 4h ago
US President Donald Trump announced Thursday the death of one of two National Guard soldiers shot near the White House, …
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Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes land
AFP - 6h ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he would end his Ukraine offensive if Kyiv withdrew from territory …
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Lethal virus hits last rare blue macaws in Brazil wild
AFP - 11h ago
The only wild specimens of a rare blue parrot, which were recently returned to their natural habitat, have been …
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Trump orders review of immigrant visas after National Guard attack
Nov 27 2025
The Trump administration on Thursday said it was reviewing permanent residency status of immigrants from 19 countries, …
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Israeli forces shoot dead two Palestinians apparently surrendering in West Bank
Nov 27 2025
The Israeli army and police said Thursday they were investigating the circumstances in which two Palestinians were shot …
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G.Bissau president leaves country after coup: Senegal
Nov 27 2025
Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo is in Senegal after being detained during a military coup in his country, …
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Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 83, scores missing
Nov 27 2025
Hong Kong authorities said on Friday the death toll from the city's worst fire in decades had risen to at least 83, with …
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Terror probe launched into shooting of National Guardsmen in Washington
Nov 27 2025
The FBI said Thursday it had launched an international terrorism investigation after a gunman -- identified as an Afghan …
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Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 75, scores missing
Nov 27 2025
Hong Kong authorities said on Thursday the death toll from the city's worst fire in decades had risen to at least 75, as …
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Pope urges Turkey to embrace mediator role on first overseas trip
Nov 27 2025
Pope Leo XIV began a four-day visit to Turkey on Thursday, urging Ankara to embrace its role as a mediator in a world …
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Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 65, scores missing
Nov 27 2025
Hong Kong authorities said on Thursday the death toll from the city's worst fire in decades had risen to 65, as …
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National Guard shooting suspect served alongside US army in Afghanistan: US media
Nov 27 2025
A man suspected of shooting two National Guard soldiers near the White House was an Afghan national who had served …
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Beer giant Asahi not engaging with hackers after cyberattack
Nov 27 2025
Japanese beer giant Asahi said on Thursday it had not received any specific demand from the hackers behind a …
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Pope lands in Turkey to meet Erdogan on first overseas trip
Nov 27 2025
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey on Thursday for a four-day visit where he will hold talks with President Recep Tayyip …
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Streets deserted in G.Bissau capital after military takeover
Nov 27 2025
Streets were nearly deserted Thursday in the capital of Guinea-Bissau, with the announcement of election results …
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Over 250 missing after Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades
Nov 27 2025
Hong Kong firefighters were scouring scorched high-rises Thursday for over 250 people listed as missing, a day after the …
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Pink elephants march for Thailand's late queen mother
Nov 27 2025
Eleven pink painted elephants marched through Bangkok on Thursday, bowing in unison outside the Grand Palace in a …
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Despite hurdles, Toronto will be 'ready' for World Cup, city tells AFP
Nov 27 2025
The 2026 World Cup will be the first played across three countries -- but unlike the United States and Mexico, Canada …
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Pope to meet Erdogan in Turkey in first overseas trip
Nov 27 2025
Pope Leo XIV set off for Turkey Thursday for the first overseas trip of his papacy, which includes a meeting with …
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'God created it to be eaten': Jakarta's dog meat ban divides
Nov 27 2025
Sitting at an empty Jakarta stall, Alfindo Hutagaol gobbled down some rice, green sambal and grilled dog meat -- a meal …
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Hong Kong searches for missing after city's deadliest blaze in decades
Nov 27 2025
Hong Kong firefighters were scouring a still-burning apartment complex for hundreds of missing people on Thursday, a day …
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'Very worried': Hong Kong fire survivors hunt for the missing
Nov 27 2025
The morning after saving her elderly neighbour from Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades, retiree Kwok was trawling …
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Verstappen seeks Qatar hat-trick but Norris title favourite
Nov 27 2025
Max Verstappen is seeking a hat-trick of wins at the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend as this year's Formula One world …
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High-flying tech hits potholes in India's Silicon Valley
Nov 27 2025
In India's tech capital Bengaluru, the morning "rush hour" lasts so long it devours half the workday, throttling …
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Verstappen seeks Qatar desert hat-track, but Norris remains title favourite
Nov 27 2025
Max Verstappen is seeking a hat-trick of wins at the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend as this year's Formula One world …
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Trump says Afghan man shot two soldiers near White House
Nov 27 2025
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that an Afghan man who fled the Taliban was the suspect in the shooting of two …
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What we know about Hong Kong's deadly high-rise fire
Nov 27 2025
A devastating fire tore through a Hong Kong high-rise residential complex, killing dozens of people with hundreds still …
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Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least 44, still burning
Nov 27 2025
Firefighters were still dousing a devastating fire Thursday which ripped through a Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing …
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Yemeni drugs seizure a 'landmark moment', say WADA
Nov 27 2025
The seizure of a large amount of performance-enhancing drugs in a raid by Yemeni law enforcement agents is "a landmark …
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Lawconnect's Sydney-Hobart hat-trick bid faces tough challenge
Nov 27 2025
LawConnect skipper Christian Beck admitted it will be a mighty task to win a third straight Sydney-Hobart race with four …
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Two National Guard soldiers shot near White House, suspect in custody
Nov 27 2025
Two US National Guard soldiers were critically wounded Wednesday in a targeted shooting near the White House -- an …
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Mystery foot belongs to ancient human relative: scientists
Nov 27 2025
Newly discovered fossils prove that a mysterious foot found in Ethiopia belongs to a little-known, recently named …
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G.Bissau rocked by coup, president's arrest
Nov 27 2025
Military officials in Guinea-Bissau said they had seized "total control" of the coup-prone west African country …
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Miss Universe owners in Mexico, Thailand hit with fraud, trafficking claims
Nov 27 2025
The Miss Universe beauty pageant was hit by fresh scandal days after it ended, with the Mexican co-owner of the contest …
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'Couldn't do anything': deadly Hong Kong fire devours homes of thousands
Nov 26 2025
Residents anxiously awaited news of their loved ones Thursday at a temporary shelter as one of Hong Kong's deadliest …
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Liverpool humbled again as Arsenal down Bayern in Champions League
Nov 26 2025
Liverpool slumped to an embarrassing 4-1 Champions League defeat at Anfield by PSV Eindhoven to pile more pressure on …
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Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least 36, 200-plus missing
Nov 26 2025
A huge fire engulfed a crowded Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing at least 36 people and leaving more than 200 …
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Nigeria declares national emergency after mass kidnappings
Nov 26 2025
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a "nationwide security emergency" as the country scrambled to …
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Hong Kong housing estate fire kills at least 36, 200-plus missing
Nov 26 2025
A huge fire that engulfed a Hong Kong residential estate has killed at least 36 people and left more than 200 …
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Russia says talks on ending Ukraine war 'serious', after new US plan
Nov 26 2025
Russia said Wednesday that ongoing talks to end the war in Ukraine were "serious", after earlier welcoming parts of a …
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Hong Kong housing estate fire kills at least 13, still burning
Nov 26 2025
A huge fire engulfed a Hong Kong residential estate and killed at least 13 people on Wednesday, with firefighters saying …
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France's top court upholds ex-president Sarkozy's second conviction
Nov 26 2025
France's highest court ruled against former president Nicolas Sarkozy Wednesday over illegal financing of his 2012 …
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Russia welcomes 'aspects' of new US plan to end Ukraine war
Nov 26 2025
Russia has seen the latest copy of a draft US plan to end the Ukraine war and views some of it positively, but wants a …
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Fire engulfs Hong Kong residential blocks, killing at least 13
Nov 26 2025
A huge fire ripped through several high-rise blocks in a Hong Kong residential estate on Wednesday, killing at least 13 …
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IOC chief Coventry in tears as 2026 Winter Games torch relay sets off
Nov 26 2025
New International Olympic Committee chief Kirsty Coventry fought back tears on Wednesday as she urged nations to come …
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Floods in Thailand, Malaysia kill over 30, displace thousands
Nov 26 2025
Tens of thousands of people in Thailand and neighbouring Malaysia were displaced by widespread flooding, with streets …
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Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as his wife dies aged 80
Nov 26 2025
British entrepreneur Richard Branson paid tribute Wednesday to his wife Joan Templeman shortly after announcing her …
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South Africa condemn India to biggest Test loss for series sweep
Nov 26 2025
Spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets as South Africa thrashed India by 408 runs in the second Test on Wednesday to …
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From hair weaves to dagger-toting refs: five sumo facts
Nov 26 2025
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn celebrated his promotion to the ancient Japanese sport's second-highest rank …
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'Forgotten' women demand justice in Spain breast cancer scandal
Nov 26 2025
Anabel Cano thought cancer had spared her after she underwent a mammogram in the Spanish region of Andalusia. Having now …
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As Ukraine battles for key city, pro-Russian accounts wage AI war
Nov 26 2025
Fighting for control of Pokrovsk in Ukraine's east is raging on, but in pro-Russian social media circles, Moscow has …
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Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow in hopes of finalizing Ukraine deal
Nov 26 2025
Donald Trump said Tuesday he is sending his envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow …
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Ukrainian sumo wrestler earns record-breaking promotion
Nov 26 2025
Sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn made more history on Wednesday as he became the first Ukrainian to be promoted to the …
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Brazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bid
Nov 26 2025
Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year sentence …
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Canada's captive whales face euthanasia threat and uncertain future
Nov 26 2025
The remaining 30 captive belugas at Canada's Marineland have nothing to do but wait.
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Ronaldo can play in 2026 World Cup opener as FIFA 'suspend' ban
Nov 26 2025
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup after global football …
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US to slap big surcharge on foreign visitors to national parks
Nov 26 2025
Foreign tourists visiting US national parks including the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone will now pay a hefty surcharge, …
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N.Irish town to drop ex-prince Andrew from street name
Nov 26 2025
A Northern Irish council has voted to rename a street in the town of Carrickfergus called after Britain's disgraced …
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France arrests two men, two women over Louvre heist: prosecutor
Nov 26 2025
French authorities Tuesday arrested four more people in the probe into last month's spectacular daylight theft of …
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US seeks retrial of main suspect in 1979 murder of six-year-old
Nov 26 2025
US prosecutors asked a judge on Tuesday to re-try the main suspect in the infamous New York kidnap and murder of a …
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Mother sentenced to life in prison for New Zealand's 'suitcase murders'
Nov 26 2025
A mother who murdered her two children and stuffed them into suitcases stashed inside a storage locker was on Wednesday …
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Chelsea dominate Barca in Champions League, Man City lose
Nov 25 2025
Chelsea romped to a dominant 3-0 win at home to 10-man Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Pep …
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Bolsonaro behind bars: the fall of Brazil's polarizing firebrand
Nov 25 2025
Jair Bolsonaro always swore he would never be imprisoned.
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Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow in hopes of finalisation Ukraine deal
Nov 25 2025
Donald Trump said Tuesday he is sending his envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow as …
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24 Nigerian girls freed after school kidnapping
Nov 25 2025
Two dozen Nigerian girls who were kidnapped from their boarding school last week in the country's northwest have been …
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Trump says 'close' to Ukraine war deal, but Europeans cautious
Nov 25 2025
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said a Ukraine-Russia deal is "very close," but European leaders were skeptical and …
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US optimistic on Ukraine talks but Russian bombardments hammer Kyiv
Nov 25 2025
US officials expressed optimism Tuesday over attempts to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war but acknowledged that …
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10 kidnapped as mass abductions shake Nigeria
Nov 25 2025
Gunmen have seized 10 women and children in the latest kidnapping to rock Nigeria, police said Tuesday, as parents of …
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Pakistan denies deadly strikes after Afghanistan vows retaliation
Nov 25 2025
Afghanistan's Taliban government vowed on Tuesday to "respond appropriately" to deadly overnight air strikes it blamed …
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Parents of abducted Nigeria students plead for rescue
Nov 25 2025
Parents of dozens of children kidnapped last week from a Catholic school in Nigeria are desperate for their release, …
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Afghanistan vows retaliation against Pakistan for deadly strikes
Nov 25 2025
Afghanistan's Taliban government vowed Tuesday to "respond appropriately" to overnight strikes it blamed on neighbouring …
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Russia hammers Kyiv as talks over US plan rumble on
Nov 25 2025
Russia rained missiles and drones on Kyiv overnight, killing six people, as frantic diplomatic efforts over a draft US …
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Ukraine, Russia trade deadly strikes as negotiators hammer at deal
Nov 25 2025
Russia rained missiles and drones overnight on Kyiv, killing six people, authorities said Tuesday, as three people died …
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China launches Shenzhou-22 early for stranded space station crew
Nov 25 2025
China conducted an urgent unmanned spacecraft launch on Tuesday, after damage to a previous mission's return capsule …
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Kane relishing new Bayern role before Arsenal clash
Nov 25 2025
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane returns to north London on Wednesday to face old rivals Arsenal arguably in the best …
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Inter's big game credentials in doubt ahead of Atletico clash
Nov 25 2025
Inter Milan head into Wednesday's match at Atletico Madrid still reeling from a derby defeat to AC Milan and with doubts …
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At tomb of Lebanon's miracle saint, faithful await the pope
Nov 25 2025
Charbel Matar says a Lebanese saint saved his life when he was a child. Now, he is among pilgrims of all faiths who …
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Delirium, painkillers: swimmers conquer Hong Kong seas over 21 hours
Nov 25 2025
After 20 hours and 56 minutes of non-stop swimming, Simon Holliday hauls himself up the steps of Disneyland pier, knees …
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